bedding

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noun

bed·​ding ˈbe-diŋ How to pronounce bedding (audio)
Synonyms of beddingnext
1
: bedclothes
2
: a bottom layer : foundation
3
: material to provide a bed for livestock
4
: stratification

bedding

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adjective

: suitable for planting in large groups in flower beds to produce a mass display
bedding plants

Examples of bedding in a Sentence

Noun Wash your cat's bedding regularly. Adjective The flower makes an excellent bedding plant.
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Noun
With its geometric design, this three-piece quilt set instantly adds a polished touch to your bedding. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 June 2026 Decorated with cool gray tones, marble and leather accents, and crisp white bedding, the rooms feel upscale but not ostentatious. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026
Adjective
Duvet covers will also vary in size, and these differences can cause bedding headaches. — Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025 Pottery Barn, for example, is offering up to 70% off during its summer sale, with hundreds of new deals added in the furniture, outdoor, bedding and more categories. — ABC News, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bedding

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Old English, from bedd

Adjective

from gerund of bed entry 2

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bedding was before the 12th century

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bedding

noun
bed·​ding
ˈbed-iŋ
1
: bedclothes
2
: material for a bed

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